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THE CITADEL THEATRE

9828 101A Ave
Edmonton, AB T5J 3C6

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Bear Grease Shack Up For The Winter


Bear Grease Shack Up For The Winter  takes the beloved 1978 musical on an Indigenous joyride, now with a festive twist! This jaw-dropping, toe-tapping spectacle ...

 A Christmas Carol by David van Belle


David van Belle’s adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic returns to the Citadel! Ebenezer Scrooge has been given just one night to redeem himself but ...

Death of a Salesman
Death of a Salesman
1/24 - 2/15/2026


A gripping exploration of the American Dream, this timeless classic follows Willy Loman, a traveling salesman nearing the end of his career, as he struggles ...

 Burning Mom
Burning Mom
2/14 - 3/8/2026


In this inspiring comedy, Dorothy, a 63-year-old widow, realizes life is too short to delay her dreams. Determined to honor her late husband’s retirement plans, ...

The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
3/7 - 4/12/2026


Transport audiences to the magical Land of Oz in this enchanting retelling of the timeless classic. Follow Dorothy, a young dreamer swept away by a ...

Casey and Diana
Casey and Diana
4/4 - 4/26/2026


Set in 1991 at Casey House, this moving story unfolds during the AIDS crisis, following residents and staff as they prepare for Princess Diana’s visit. ...

Cyrano de Bergerac
Cyrano de Bergerac
5/2 - 5/24/2026


This bold reimagining of a timeless classic brings a fresh, witty edge to the story of love, poetry, and identity. Follow a brilliant and fiercely ...



BEAR GREASE: SHACK UP FOR THE WINTER Will Return To The Citadel For A Festive Holiday Run


by A.A. Cristi - November 24, 2025

Bear Grease: Shack Up For The Winter will return to the Citadel Theatre from December 18–21, bringing a new holiday twist to the all-Indigenous production fresh off its Off-Broadway debut. ...

Review: VINYL CAFE: THE MUSICAL Charms Audiences at Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre


by Sarah Dussome - November 15, 2025

This festive world premiere features a book by Georgina Escobar and Jess Milton along with original music and lyrics by Colleen Dauncey and Akiva Romer-Segal....

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to the Citadel Theatre for Its 26th Season


by A.A. Cristi - October 28, 2025

The Citadel Theatre will present its 26th annual production of A Christmas Carol from November 22 through December 24, 2025. The production will once again play in the Maclab Theatre under the direction of Lianna Makuch....

Citadel Theatre Reveals 2025/26 Playwrights Lab


by Stephi Wild - October 03, 2025

The Citadel Theatre has announced the four playwrights selected for the 2025/26 Playwrights Lab, a cornerstone of the Citadel's Play Development program. ...

SIX Returns To Austin in 2026


by Stephi Wild - September 25, 2025

The Tony Award-Winning electrifying musical phenomenon SIX by Tony Award-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss returns to Bass Concert Hall. Learn more here!...

Alberta Culture Days to Take Place At The Citadel Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 22, 2025

The Citadel Theatre is inviting the public to join in for Alberta Culture Days - a full weekend of free arts, performance, learning, discovery, and fun for all ages....

Review: LIFE OF PI Opens at Edmonton's Citadel Theatre


by Sarah Dussome - September 22, 2025

Since its 2001 publication, Yann Martel’s novel, Life of Pi, has captivated readers around the world. Nearly two decades and an Academy Award-winning film adaptation later, the extraordinary story made its live theatre debut in Sheffield, England before transferring to London’s West End. Now, the Ol...

BIG STUFF to Launch The Highwire Series At The Citadel Theatre This October


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 17, 2025

The Citadel Theatre will kick off its 2025/26 Highwire Series with Big Stuff, a funny, tender, and deeply personal theatrical experience created and performed by acclaimed comedy duo Matt Baram. Learn more....

Tickets to go on Sale This Week for SIX At The Palace Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 14, 2025

Tickets to SIX by Tony Award-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss in Columbus will go on sale at 10 am Friday, August 15. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets. ...

SIX Comes to the Midland Center for the Arts in November


by Stephi Wild - August 12, 2025

Midland Center for the Arts has announced that tickets for the Tony Award-Winning electrifying new musical phenomenon SIX by Tony Award winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will go on sale Friday, Aug. 15....

Past Shows

Vinyl Cafe: The Musical
Vinyl Cafe: The Musical
11/8 - 11/30/2025


The world premiere of a holiday musical for the whole family based on Stuart McLean’s beloved  Vinyl Cafe  stories. The musical weaves together some of ...

Big Stuff
Big Stuff
10/18 - 11/9/2025


Big Stuff is a funny and heartfelt memoir of a married comedy duo as they take a deep dive into grief and the stuff we ...

Life of Pi
Life of Pi
9/13 - 10/5/2025


Life of Pi  brings Yann Martel’s acclaimed novel to life in a visually stunning and emotionally captivating theatrical experience. The story follows Pi Patel, a ...

Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde
7/5 - 8/3/2025


Get ready for a high-energy, heartwarming journey of self-discovery, determination, and breaking expectations. Based on the hit blockbuster, this feel-good musical follows Elle Woods, a ...

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Alberta Ballet: The Nutcracker in Edmonton Alberta Ballet: The Nutcracker
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (12/3 - 12/21)
Death of a Salesman in Edmonton Death of a Salesman
The Citadel Theatre (1/24 - 2/15)
 A Christmas Carol by David van Belle in Edmonton A Christmas Carol by David van Belle
The Citadel Theatre (11/22 - 12/24)
 Burning Mom in Edmonton Burning Mom
The Citadel Theatre (2/14 - 3/8)
Casey and Diana in Edmonton Casey and Diana
The Citadel Theatre (4/4 - 4/26)
The Wizard of Oz in Edmonton The Wizard of Oz
The Citadel Theatre (3/7 - 4/12)
Cyrano de Bergerac in Edmonton Cyrano de Bergerac
The Citadel Theatre (5/2 - 5/24)
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